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GREAT PIZZA CO

23 E MAGNOLIA, Eustis FL 32726 · 3523577377

Last inspected Jul 30, 2026 · 7 visits since August 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats64
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA4508410
Grade history
AUG 24
FEB 25
AUG 25
FEB 26
JUL 26
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5 inspections trending up, 28 points better than where it started.

Worst finding on record
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
High priority/50-17-3/Admin Complaint
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Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Disciplinary actions

2 cases · $360

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
4--2020005587Jan 13, 2020May 18, 2020$200
4--2019062962Sep 30, 2019Jan 15, 2020$160

Inspection history

7 visits, newest first

Jul 30, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate8 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 9 findings
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Strainer in the sink. Operator removed.
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
Basic/32-04-4
Equipment in poor repair. Ice machine does not work.
Basic/14-11-5
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor by pizza oven.
Basic/36-73-4
Show the remaining 5 findings ▾
Food stored on floor. Sodas in dry storage.
Basic/08B-38-4/Repeat Violation
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Upright white reach in cooler gaskets. Reach in cooler gaskets at pizza make station.
Basic/23-03-4
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Upright white reach in cooler in the kitchen. Reach in cooler at pizza make station.
Basic/22-16-4/Repeat Violation
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Tasting spoons at front counter. Operator inverted.
Basic/25-06-4/Corrected On-Site
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall by three compartment sink.
Basic/36-27-5/Repeat Violation
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Feb 11, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
Basic/36-37-5
Food stored on floor. Cases of soda on the floor. Operator removed.
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gaskets in the kitchen
Basic/23-03-4/Repeat Violation
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in coolers in the kitchen
Basic/22-16-4/Repeat Violation
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Spoons at front counter. Operator inverted.
Basic/25-06-4/Corrected On-Site
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall by three compartment sink. Wall by drink machine
Basic/36-27-5/Repeat Violation
Aug 8, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
Show 9 findings ▾
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 4-1-25 Operator paid before end of inspection.
High priority/50-17-3/Corrected On-Site
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board soiled. Fryer baskets soiled
Intermediate/22-02-4/Repeat Violation
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Three tanks next to pizza oven. Operator chained..
Basic/51-11-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. In prep area
Basic/36-37-5/Repeat Violation
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor at front counter in the corner. Floor in the corner leading to women's restroom room Floor under pizza oven
Basic/36-73-4/Repeat Violation
Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. Floor at soda station
Basic/36-12-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gasket soiled
Basic/23-03-4/Repeat Violation
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler interior soiled
Basic/22-16-4
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall by prep table soiled Wall by pizza oven soiled
Basic/36-27-5/Repeat Violation
Feb 7, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

3 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
Show 11 findings ▾
Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink.
High priority/29-37-4
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. - Garlic in oil 60°- less 4 hours per operator. -operator place in cold holding unit.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken/Repeat Violation
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. -spray bottle of window cleaner stored next to food at the pizza station.
High priority/41-10-4/Corrected On-Site
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - soda machine drink nozzles - pizza Chain on pizza oven - interior of fryer
Intermediate/22-02-4/Repeat Violation
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. - tank located next to soda rack.
Basic/51-11-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. - ceiling in back kitchen.
Basic/36-37-5/Repeat Violation
Clean equipment/utensils not stored at least 6 inches above the floor. - pizza boxes stored next to pizza oven
Basic/24-26-4/Repeat Violation
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. - under Fryer.
Basic/36-73-4/Repeat Violation
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - exterior of soda machine. - hood filters - exterior of fryer. - exterior of galls door cooler in back kitchen.
Basic/23-03-4/Repeat Violation
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. - glass door reach in cooler in back kitchen.
Basic/14-33-4
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. - behind cooking equipment.
Basic/36-27-5
Aug 16, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 9 violations recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 9 findings ▾
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
High priority/50-17-3/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. - garlic in oil 73° less than 4 hours per operator. Operator placed in ice and placed in reaching cooler.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken/Repeat Violation
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - cutting board in prep area.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Repeat Violation
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. - ice cream scoop stored in hand sink.
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Corrected On-Site
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. - tanks next to pizza oven
Basic/51-11-4
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. - ceiling in back area.
Basic/36-37-5/Repeat Violation
Clean equipment/utensils not stored at least 6 inches above the floor. - pizza boxes stored on floor next to pizza oven.
Basic/24-26-4
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. - under fryer.
Basic/36-73-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - gaskets on cold holding unit in back prep area. -exterior of cold holding unit at sandwich station - exterior of glass unit in back.
Basic/23-03-4/Repeat Violation
Jan 17, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 7 violations recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
High priority/50-17-3/Admin Complaint
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Garlic in oil 52°, Operator stated it pulled out less than 1 hour. Operator placed in cold holding unit.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - white cutting board in back prep area -Interior of fryer
Intermediate/22-02-4
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. - tanks located
Basic/51-11-4/Corrected On-Site
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. - ceiling in back area.
Basic/36-37-5
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - gasket on cold holding in back prep area.
Basic/23-03-4
Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. - containers of spoons, forks and knives stored handle side down on front counter.
Basic/24-18-4
Aug 14, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 12 violations recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority3 Intermediate8 Basic
Show 12 findings ▾
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Paint stored under pizza oven.
High priority/41-10-4
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -White cutting board in back area.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Repeat Violation
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. - hand sink next to 3 compartment sink.
Intermediate/31A-09-4
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -Hand sink next to pizza oven
Intermediate/31A-11-4
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Tanks stored next to pizza oven.
Basic/51-11-4/Repeat Violation
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. - ceiling in back area.
Basic/36-37-5/Repeat Violation
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs stored on rack next to pizza oven.
Basic/10-20-4
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. -glass door cooler in back area.
Basic/05-09-4/Repeat Violation
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - hood fliters
Basic/23-03-4
Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. -spoons stored at pizza counter with handle side down.
Basic/24-18-4
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. - mushrooms stored over ready to eat foods in back kitchen area
Basic/08B-17-4
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -behind fryer
Basic/36-27-5/Repeat Violation

This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.